Atty. Steve Plinio
Steve represents artists, creative individuals and entrepreneurs in the music industry. His practice is focused on the defense of his client’s rights in their professional endeavors and business dealings, including recording contracts, music publishing agreements, merchandising, touring, music in film and TV and other music business transactions.
Entertainment, Media & Sports Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Steve Plinio at a Glance
Steve Plinio is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Colgate University (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steve Plinio
- Steve represents artists, creative individuals and entrepreneurs in the music industry
- His practice is focused on the defense of his client’s rights in their professional endeavors and business dealings, including recording contracts, music publishing agreements, merchandising, touring, music in film and TV and other music business transactions
- Steve is experienced in advising and representing new and established artists, as well as on the issues and rights relating to new media and new technologies
- His clients include recording artists, bands, producers, songwriters, performers, small music publishing and recording companies, film production companies and other entertainment businesses
- Prior to joining the firm, Steve worked as an executive in the music industry, having served as a member of the senior executive team for Loudeye Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded company, which was acquired by Nokia, and was a leading provider of services and infrastructure for the authorized delivery of digital media
- While at Loudeye, Steve helped lead company efforts to build and manage business relationships with the worldwide music industry, particularly supporting Loudeye’s role as a key partner with major music companies and their music initiatives, and handling key licensing arrangements for their products and services
- Concentrations •Music and entertainment transactions •Media technology •Intellectual property Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Entertainment Law - Music, 2021-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 “Media & Entertainment Practice Group of the Year,” 2022 •Named, Billboard magazine, 'Top Music Lawyers,' 2023-2024 •Listed, Variety, “Legal Impact Report,” 2023 •Listed, Variety, “Dealmakers Impact Report,” 2023
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Los Angeles
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Steve Plinio
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steve Plinio's practice in the field of entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steve Plinio brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Entertainment Practice
Concentrating on entertainment means Steve Plinio's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Steve Plinio attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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